School Receptionist

Woodfield Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodfield Academy is seeking a Receptionist to provide efficient reception and clerical support to the school and its Leadership Team. The role emphasises confidentiality and being a proactive member of the wider team.

The successful candidate will have access to key training and development opportunities within the school. Hours: 20.00 per week, term time only plus 5 days, 12:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Good level of education including English & Maths.
• Understanding of the significance of school ethos.
• An understanding of administrative procedures.
• Current First Aid certificate or willing to work towards.
• Able to be a supportive member of a team & be proactive in supporting colleagues when there are fluctuations in workload.
• Able to record and present information in a neat and legible way.
• The willingness to go the extra mile for customers and accept no excuses for underachievement.
• Able to recognise the importance of directing telephone calls, emails & other face-2-face enquiries to the correct person.
• Trustworthy and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception and clerical support to the school and Leadership Team while maintaining confidentiality.
• Direct telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries to the correct person.
• Record and present information in a neat, legible way and support colleagues as workload fluctuates.

Skills

English & Maths

Confidentiality

Team player

Record keeping

Telephone & email handling

Education

English & Maths

Job description

To ensure the provision of an efficient and effective reception and clerical support service to the school and its Leadership Team, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times., As a Receptionist within Woodfield Academy, you'll be able to make a key difference to a pupil's educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available. Hours 20.00 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days 12:30pm to 4:30 pm - Monday to Friday

• Good level of education including English & Maths
• Understanding of the significance of school ethos
• An understanding of administrative procedures
• Current First Aid certificate or willing to work towards
• Able to be a supportive member of a team & be proactive in supporting colleagues when there are fluctuations in workload
• Able to record and present information in a neat and legible way
• The willingness to go the extra mile for customers and accept no excuses for underachievement
• Able to recognise the importance of directing telephone calls, emails & other face-2-face enquiries to the correct person
• Trustworthy and reliable